This smaller more confined weeping Crabapple selection is proof that big landscape presence can come in smaller packages. Topping out at a mere 10′ with a slightly wider spread, Ruby Tears™ sports pools of luminous pink blossoms in early May backed by colorful foliage on naturally weeping, pendulous branches. While most Carbapples are prized for their bloom, foliage is just as important on this selection as it emerges as a bright merlot shade behind those pink flowers and slowly fades to rich, cool, burgundy-green for the hot summer months. Small 1/2″ bright red berries appear in late summer, sure to delight your native wildlife. Plant Ruby Tears™ in full sun and use it as a stunning, 4 season spectacular specimen in smaller places where larger plants are a real nuisance.

Litter is not a problem with this crab, developed by Melvin Bergeson of Fertile, Minnesota, as the small bright red fruit never falls. The fruit does make excellent food for wildlife. The foliage is glossy reddish-green, turning reddish-purple in fall.

This round growing bloomer features spectacular form and riveting rosy-red bloom in early May just as foliage begins to emerge. Foliage follows bloom with its showy bronze-purple color. One of the most disease resistant flowering crabapples. Powerful spring bloom. Extremely attractive summer foliage. Perfect form for a specimen planting. Easy to grow.

Who could be better to announce the arrival of spring than lovely ‘Louisa’, a weeping selection of Crabapple that is known for its beautifully arching, pendulous branches, dense form and amazing flower show as well as its easy to grow nature in the landscape. As deep green foliage emerges in late April so do its raining droplets of red flower buds that open to clouds of perfect, true pink blossoms creating a fountain of color that will make you gaze in admiration in early May. Pink color soon turns to gold as striking, golden 1/2″ sized fruit appears in summer and is persistent into the fall and winter. This four season landscape interest tree loves full sun and will make an unforgettable specimen in your landscape that has the added bonus of attracting butterflies and songbirds for its flowers and fruit.

Vigorus and heavy fruiting, the selection is a cross between McIntosh and Jonathan that offers you a large, tart Apple with much firmer flesh than McIntosh.

A colorful, unique crabapple, produces a powerful display of double rose-pink flowers in early May. This showiness is enhanced by the bountiful fall crop of orange-red fruit enjoyed by your yard’s wildlife all winter long. Compact size fits well into any landscape. Great spring color and abundant fruit. Disease resistant. Makes an excellent accent or border tree.

Disease resistance and great color are this plants calling card as masses of buds show deep red color in early May then open to an incredible array of showy single pink flowers. When flowers pass you find pleasing, deep green foliage that stands up well to the rigors of the summer weather, along with persistent deep red fruit by late summer that birds love. Add in a stellar fall foliage show of red and bright orange and you have a small tree to cherish.

Pink buds open to white flowers and pollinators will be buzzing to pollinate this nearly self-fertile apple. The fruit is ready to harvest in September and starts out as pale green, becoming a gold-green when ripe. The apple is crisp, juicy and sweet, especially nice for fresh eating, sauce and baking.

This old school variety is still relative today with its incredible production and outstanding deep red colored fruit. It is one of the best apples for fresh eating, cooking, and its ability to keep for long periods. A home landscape winner!

You will anticipate the brilliant color on this spreading, rounded ornamental tree all winter and it will always make the wait worth it. The reason why is that there are so few trees with such an incredible explosion or purple-red flowers as this bloomin’ landscape masterpiece! It is easy to grow with deep red fall fruit to all to add to this outstanding package.